You're right and I made an error too. Previously, they had nothing but a scam but now a government force trying to recoup the sum. That is labor paid for by tax

You're right and I made an error too. Previously, they had nothing but a scam but now a government force trying to recoup the sum. That is labor paid for by taxpayers. Something which was previously worthless in now worth something as it is backed by labor. To me it appears to be useless labor so its value appears to be negative. To the lawyers however this must be a great source of income.